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Reject N160m National Assembly’s SUV, Abure Tells LP Lawmakers
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has condemned the N160m official vehicle being awarded to each of the 360 members of the House of Representatives. While urging his party lawmakers to reject the gifts, Abure described the action as the height of insensitivity. He gave the charge in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. The condemnation is coming...
Gov Uba Sani Approves N3.1bn For Payment Of Gratuity, Death Benefits
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the release of N3.1 billion for the payment of gratuity to retirees and death benefits for families of the deceased under the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme. This was contained in a statement by Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Chief Press Secretary to the governor. It said Governor Sani remained committed to...
Anti-Corruption: Akpabio Begs Newly Appointed EFCC Chairman Not To Use Him As Example
There was laughter in the Senate on Wednesday when Senate President Godswill Akpabio told the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, not to use him as an example in the anti-corruption fight. Olukoyede, who appeared before the Senate for screening on Wednesday, had cited Akpabio’s name as an example in his presentation on...
Youth Minister Urges Stakeholders To Support NYSC Scheme
Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, Nigeria’s newly-appointed Minister of Youth, has called upon stakeholders to enhance their support for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Dr. Bio-Ibrahim stressed that strengthening the institution would empower the youth and foster national unity and development. This appeal was made during her familiarization visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday. She highlighted the crucial...
Senate Confirms Olukoyode, Hammajoda As EFCC Chairman, Secretary
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Ola Olukoyede and Mohammed Hamajoda as the Chairman and Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, respectively. Also confirmed along with the duo was Halima Shehu, as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Olukoyede was named acting chairman of the EFCC months after Abdulrasheed Bawa,...
Senate Begins Screening Of EFCC, NSIPA Chiefs
The Senate has commenced confirmation hearing for Mrs Halima Shehu, for appointment as the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Also for screening in the Committee of the Whole of the Senate are Mr. Ola Olukoyede and Muhammad Hassan Hammajoda for appointment as chairman and Secretary respectively...
Senate Appoints Ashiru To Replace Umahi As Deputy Leader, Onyeka Deputy Chief Whip
The Senate on Wednesday appointed Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (APC – Kwara South) as its new Deputy Leader. The Senate also appointed Senator Nwebonyi Peter Onyeka (APC – Ebonyi North) as the new Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the new appointments at plenary. READ ALSO: NDLEA Unveils New Strategies To Curb Drug Trafficking Senator Ashiru, who was...
Insecurity: We Won’t Negotiate With Criminals: Katsina Govt
The Katsina State Government says it will not negotiate with any criminal or group of criminals but will do everything humanly possible to protect the people. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasiru Muazu-Danmusa, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Katsina. The commissioner reiterated the determination of the state...
INEC Records 1,000 Pre-Election Lawsuits On 2023 Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it was faced with more than 1,000 pre-election litigations in the build-up to the 2023 general election. INEC Director, Legal Drafting and Clearance, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said this in a presentation at a two-day capacity workshop for journalists in Akwanga Nasarawa State. The presentation was titled, ‘Effects of Litigation on INEC’s Preparations for Kogi, Imo,...
Tinubu Promises Assistance For Mining Industry’s Expansion & Development
ABUJA – AS eighth edition of Nigerian Mining Week officially kicks off, Monday, President Bola Tinubu, assured investors in the mining sector of support to grow and develop the sector. Tinubu gave the assurance in his address while declaring open the eighth Nigerian Mining Week with the theme ‘Capitalizing on Nigeria’s Critical Mineral Resources for it’s Economic Growth’ in Abuja,...
